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Sunday, March 20, 2016

Blog Haul: Saturday's LIFE & DRAWING

I needed Saturday. I needed that time with my cousin and her daughter. Driving around town with some generally nice (a touch breezy), sunny March weather to lead us. For me, spending a Saturday out and about is one of my favorite ways to appreciate this day of the week. As a kid, that's just what we did. J. C. Penny's, the mall, Wal-Mart, bookstores, and eating out all took place on Saturdays. From late mornings until early evenings. And after breaking out of winter and into spring, I was up for it. Yet I needed this past Saturday for a specific reason. The truth is I suffered an anxiety attack Thursday afternoon at work. You see, I think I finally hit a wall in that place. A heavy, soul-sucking, and burdensome wall at that. There's nothing pretty about feeling caged in for three years until you find yourself holding two choices: unsheathe your claws or make a run for it. I did a balance of both. And it was frightening for me to be so out of control of myself physically and mentally. And all the sweet but low key narrow-minded platitudes from others who've never been in my position don't mean a thing. Matter-of-fact, I'm tired of being around people who subscribe to systems over their own inner compasses. But I digress. Maybe I’ll write more about the incident later–outside of my journal that is.

I want to share Saturday’s haul with the Comic Towel readers. To just talk about a few of the things I got to fill the “LIFE” tag to my blog, as well as the “DRAWING” tag.

LIFE: Metaphysics to the Rescue

The day started when I asked my cousin if she wanted to visit the metaphysical gift shop, The Dream Maker, with me. A month ago my powdered incense caught her interest, so I invited her to come along with me when I went to get more.

I ran out of Anna Riva's incense powder Thursday, after using my last to get myself together post that disastrous work shift. I’d already made up my mind that I wanted to grab some new powder anyway, so the timing was right. Metaphysically, I can’t give an exact answer on the powder's effectiveness. However, the smell (and the placebo influence) is fine with me. It’s all about charging a positive environment and mindset.

This time I got the green powder for Horn of Plenty. According to the Wiki, the definition of this familiar phrase is: “Cornucopia, a symbolic, hollow horn filled with the inexhaustible gifts of celebratory fruits.” So I see this powder as a catch-all tool for generating plenty wherever your focus lie. Yet, seeing how green is a color representative of money and abundance, the obvious intentions are truth. It has a low, musty but citrus scent to it. The other powder is red, a color with a multitude of spiritual and metaphysical meanings. Still, in the case of this bottle of powdered incense, it represents attraction. Nothing specific to its aim, or focus. Still, like many things in metaphysics, you’re open to apply your own intentions.

Doing a little research on the powders beforehand, I came across a book written Anna Riva. It’s call Power in the Palms. I don’t have the book, but from what I’ve researched online, it does mention the use of candles in our prayers. So I bought the appropriate candles with the addition of a small pink one. (Could that be for attracting love?) I’ll get into praying the Psalms at another time. Just know it’s a fascinating discovery that I plan on utilizing in the future.

That’s all I got this time at The Dream Maker. For once, I didn't spend over $20. Which is easy to do in this place.

DRAWING: Crafts Please Take Control

All you crafty and art people out there, ever find yourself in a creative funk that lasted months? What do you do to re-energize your lust for the creative? If you’re like me you go to Michael’s or Hobby Lobby to load up on inspiration, tools, and ideas. And even further, you tackle the clearance section for some crafting deals. Which is what I did with these items I got from Michael's.

My brain going into creative overload, I grabbed these Jolee’s Boutique breaker and test tube stickers. Captivated by the glittery colors, I knew I could think of something to use them for in the future. So I grabbed this pack quick, led by the $1.79 clearance sticker. I also got these black chalk tiles for 79. a pack. Stirred by another idea for their use. Last, I snagged these letter crafting beads. Which, if I was thinking, I should've grabbed craft glue to go along with them. I believe I'm almost out of my 10+ year old bottle. Anyway, a little mini haul at Michael's is just what I needed to bring me back to me just a little more. Some do therapeutic shopping through clothes, I beeline for the art stuff!

She's in Progress

I’ve been working on this character for a month or two (of course see image on your right-hand side). I guess I'm lazy about taking my time to give her more shape and direction. My hopes is that some of these recent crafting goods will get my juices flowing so that I can finish her up. I remember I used to nail myself down to draw something every day. God willing–with everything I’ve gotten over the weekend–I hope to find myself back in the drawing mood. Hopefully, more often so that I can flush out my ideas routinely. And in a way that only allows peace and tranquility to fill my voids. There's a certain catharsis I get from watching colorful characters come to life. And with all that's been happening in my immediate surroundings, I owe myself a session. Or two. Or three. Or infinitely!

Let go and let God...

Anyway, a small little weekend haul I wanted to share. How do you go about rejoicing and honoring your spirit and creativity? Share your thoughts below!

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Hi, I'm Troi. Or Troy. Or T.J. I answer to them all. Having lived many of my younger years somewhat sheltering myself, I started a journey to change my life. That involves opening myself and inviting people into it. For me to do so, I have to share what it is that I know and love. So I'm building onto change and am loving it. So here we are.